I'm Making a Man Quilt

@norcal (4889)
Franklinton, North Carolina
December 7, 2015 7:01pm CST
I have not had much time to be on myLot today, but I have not been idle. I have started a new quilt. I am making it from scraps that I have on hand. Most of the fabric is checks or plaids, so it will be a bit unusual. I think the colors are pretty masculine, and I'm planning on making it for my husband. I am using a basic 9-patch pattern. It will be interesting to see how it comes out with these fabric combinations. I'll keep you posted.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Dec 15
It looks good so far. And good choices for a quilt for a man too.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
I hope so. I have more fabics, I will post more pics when I have made some progress.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Dec 15
@norcal I have friends who are into making quilts. I can't even hem hankies straight.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
@JudyEv It just takes a little practice.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
8 Dec 15
That's actually a nice combinations of plaid colors . Your hubby would be so happy to have it .
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
He has been wanting a new one. The old one is all worn out.
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AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104628)
• United States
8 Dec 15
It makes me think of Scotland. It may be "masculine" but I wouldn't mind having one of those myself.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
Thanks for saying so. I agree.
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
8 Dec 15
Looks nice and I'm sure he'll love it
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
8 Dec 15
@norcal quilting is something I always wanted to learn but never did. Even if it isn't a surprise I'm sure he'll be pleased with it
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
He seems pleased so far. I find it is better to get his opinion than to surprise him.
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Ann LeFlore
@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
8 Dec 15
This sounds like fun. Have you ever done a blue jean one. I think they are great. I love it when people also use the pockets to make it.
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Ann LeFlore
@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
8 Dec 15
@norcal Very nice. I like how it looks and the color you have used. You are good at this. I know people sell them for a lot of money and you have a good talent to make them.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
Stair Step Quilt, Quilt, Denim
Most of the quilts I have made have involved used blue jeans. Here is one example. The pattern is called "Stair Step" is uses the "Roman Stripe" square.
Sleek Freak
@rishisim (40)
• New Delhi, India
9 Dec 15
Looks nice, i'm sure you gonna do it with perfection.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
9 Dec 15
Perfection is not my MO. I try to make my quilts attractive, but they are utilitarian objects. Made to be used, not one of them will ever will a blue ribbon a the county fair.
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youless
@youless (112583)
• Guangzhou, China
8 Dec 15
This quilt is so nice and you are very talented. What a sweet gift! When I was a child, my mom made the similar quilt for me but she used more small pieces of scraps. So my quilt was very funny but I liked it.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
I need to get to work on a quilt for my granddaughter. She is one year old already, and no quilt from grandma.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (139980)
• Roseburg, Oregon
8 Dec 15
The quilt looks good for a man. He should really love it.
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Sherry
@norcal (4889)
• Franklinton, North Carolina
8 Dec 15
I like this type of sewing, it is relaxing for me.
Tiff Gray
@T_gray (7774)
• Salina, Kansas
9 Dec 15
That looks like it's going to be really awesome looking. Can't wait to see the end results
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Namelesss
@Namelesss (3365)
• United States
14 Dec 15
You go girl, I wish I had the patients to make quilts. Actually I wish I had a sewing machine I could operate. Your quilt looks good. Will you be able to finish it by Christmas?